Raw Peaches and Cream Oatmeal

We aaaaalll know of Quaker Oats in North America. Unless you grew up far far away from civilization (or your parents chose to not bring this junk food in the household), chances are pretty high that we've tried instant oatmeal packages. But here's some bad news: those little packages are filled with a lot of questionable ingredients, sugar, and NO PEACHES! It's dehydrated apple with artificial peach flavour and sulfites to make it look and taste like peaches.... How deceiving!

Common guys, seriously? Second ingredient is sugar and basically everything after the first ingredient (rolled oats) is not healthful at all.

Need I explain more about this product?

*Shaking my head*

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ANYWAYS! On to the healthy stuff..

This recipe has REAL peaches, and did you know peaches are packed with tons of good stuff?!

I've put together a few educational points to keep things simple:

• A study published in 2009 by the Journal of Medicinal Food reported that there are significant antioxidants (chlorogenic acid to be specific) that help to scavenge free radicals. This antioxidant may also help to reduce body inflammation.

• Minerals baby! Peaches have a solid amount of potassium, and also contain magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, manganese, iron and calcium. These help to support bone, muscle, and nervous system health!

• Vitamins: Peaches provide beta carotene (the precursor to Vitamin A) and vitamin C. Beta carotene is good for your eyes and skin and vitamin C is an amazing antioxidant that keeps our immune system strong! Wanting your skin to be more clear? Eat some peaches!

Now that we've discussed a few things about peaches, lets get to eating them!

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I'm really digging Mumford and Sons lately (which surprises me because I never used to like them, but recently I've found a good groove to their music!)

The Cave gets me so pumped, and I love listening to it in the morning especially. It makes me so happy and ready to take on the day. You'll probably have enough time to prep your oatmeal by the time this song is done!

Hi there! I'm Darian - Holistic Nutritionist and Culinary Arts student.
I started this blog to share recipes that inspire me to live a happy and holistic life, while following my passion for health and eating delicious food. I love adding simple twists to mainstream meals to make them delicious and nourishing, and clean from harmful or refined ingredients.
I like to think I'm a pretty funny person and I never intend to offend anyone.. So if you think something is funny, laugh. If you don't find something funny, well, that sucks to be you.. I hope you love my recipes!
Much love from your girl, Darian xo